Sacramento, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sacramento, California is 524,802 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in California. The median household income is $83,753, the median home value is $484,600, and the median age is 35.7.
The population has grown 14.7% since 2010 (467,286 → 535,798).
524,802
Population
5320
People / sq mi
$83,753
Median Income
$484,600
Median Home Value
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Sacramento covers 98.6 sq mi of land at 5320 people per square mile.
About Sacramento, CA
What distinguishes Sacramento is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 5,320 people per square mile. With 524,802 residents, Sacramento is a city in California. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in California in the country, at #6 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $83,753 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $484,600, with typical rent around $1,694.
Roughly 36.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. A solid 17.7% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Sacramento: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Sacramento city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sacramento city had a population of 467,286 in 2010 and 535,798 in 2024, a 14.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 535,798 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.
535,798
Population (2024)
467,286
Population (2010)
535,798
Peak (2024)
0.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 467,286 |
| 2011 | 470,902 |
| 2012 | 474,226 |
| 2013 | 478,214 |
| 2014 | 482,762 |
| 2015 | 488,133 |
| 2016 | 494,127 |
| 2017 | 500,777 |
| 2018 | 507,737 |
| 2019 | 513,624 |
| 2020 | 525,579 |
| 2021 | 525,496 |
| 2022 | 526,715 |
| 2023 | 529,792 |
| 2024 | 535,798 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$83,753
Median Household Income
$42,300
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$484,600
Median Home Value
$1,694
Median Rent
51.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.9%
High School+
36.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
65.5%
Public Transit
17.7%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.7%
Foreign Born
64.4%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.6% |
| Public Administration | 12.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.4% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sacramento, California has a population of 524,802 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest city in the United States and the 6th-largest in California.
The median household income in Sacramento, California is $83,753, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sacramento, California is $484,600, with median monthly rent at $1,694 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.
The median age in Sacramento, California is 35.7 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 14.7% since 2010 (467,286 → 535,798).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.